Vinyl pressings
by Golden Earring · 1977
Live was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
17 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
2335 175 1Y // 670S Made in GermanyVariant 1: Runout side A, stamped
2335 175 2Y 670S Made in GermanyVariant 1: Runout side B, stamped
2335 176 1Y 670S Made in GermanyVariant 1: Runout side C, stamped
2335 176 2Y 670S Made in GermanyVariant 1: Runout side D, stamped
2335 175 1Y 670S Made in Germany 7Runout, side A
2335 175 2Y-2 670S Made in Germany 5Runout, side B
2335 176 1Y 670S 881Runout, side C
2335 176 2Y 670S 5Runout, side D
Made in Germany 2335 175 1Y 670SStamped in runout, side 1
Made in Germany 2335 175 2Y-2 670SStamped in runout, side 2
Made in Germany 2335 176 1Y 670SStamped in runout, side 3
Made in Germany 2335 176 2Y 670SStamped in runout, side 4
2335 175 1Y // 670S Made in GermanyRunout side A, stamped
2335 175 2Y 670S Made in GermanyRunout side B, stamped
2335 176 1Y 670S Made in GermanyRunout side C, stamped
2335 176 2Y 670S Made in GermanyRunout side D, stamped
2335175 A1 IB 11 MELYSSide A runout
2335175 B2 IB 11 MELYSSide B runout
2335176 A1 IB 11 MELYSSide C runout
2335176 B1 IB 11Side D runout
MCA 1328 W-1 LBRunout side A, variant 1
MCA 1329 W-3 LBRunout side B, variant 1
MCA 1330 W-1 LBRunout side C, variant 1
MCA 1331 W-1 LBRunout side D, variant 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Austria | Polydor 2625034 / Polydor 2335175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | MCA Records MCA2-8009First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Canada | MCA Records MCA2-8009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Polydor 2625 034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2625 034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2625 034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2625 034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2625 034First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2625 034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Polydor 2625 034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Polydor 2625 034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Taiwan | Kong Mei Record Co., Ltd. KM-2160LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2625 034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA2-8009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA2-8009 / MCA Records MCA2-6004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP048 / Red Bullet RB 33210LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP048 / Red Bullet RB 33210LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP048LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3067LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2022 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3067LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
24 vinyl pressings of Live are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1977 and 2022.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Netherlands, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 2625 034.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2625 034, MCA2-8009, 2625034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2335 175 1Y // 670S Made in Germany and 2335 175 2Y 670S Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
